high beam Ram 1500 2016 User Guide

Setting NamesSetting Names Abbre-
viated (Left Submenu
Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu Layer)
10 Automatic
HighbeamsAuto Highbeams On; Off
11 Flash Lights
with LockLights w/ Lock On; Off
12 Auto Lock
DoorsAuto Lock Doors On; Off
13 Auto Unlock
DoorsAuto Unlock Doors On; Off
14 Sound Horn
with Remote
StartHorn w/ Rmt Start On; Off
15 Sound Horn
with Remote
LockHorn w/ Rmt Lock Off; 1st Press; 2nd Press
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•Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An
example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams
On.”
Oil Life Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the DID display for approximately 10
seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent
upon your personal driving style.
NOTE:Use the steering wheel DID controls for the
following procedure(s).Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release theDOWNarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release theRIGHTarrow button to access
the “Oil Life” screen.
4. Push and hold the RIGHT arrow button for one
second to access the “Oil Life Reset” screen.
5. Push and release theDOWNarrow button to select
“Yes,” then push and release the RIGHT arrow button
to select reset of the Oil Life.
6. Push and release theUParrow button to exit the DID
screen.
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Setting NamesSetting Names Abbreviated
(Left Submenu Layer)Sub-Menus (Right Submenu
Layer)
7 Headlights Off Delay Lights Off Delay 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60
seconds; 90 seconds
8 Illuminated Approach Lights w/ Unlock 0 seconds; 30 seconds; 60
seconds; 90 seconds
9 Headlights On with Wipers Lights w/ Wipers On; Off
10 Automatic Highbeams Auto Highbeams On; Off
11 Flash Lights with Lock Lights w/ Lock On; Off
12 Auto Lock Doors Auto Lock Doors On; Off
13 Auto Unlock Doors Auto Unlock Doors On; Off
14 Sound Horn with Remote Start Horn w/ Rmt Start On; Off
15 Sound Horn with Remote Lock Horn w/ Rmt Lock On; Off
16 Remote Unlock Sequence Remote Unlock Driver Door; All Doors
17 Key Fob Linked to Memory Key in Memory On; Off
18 Passive Entry Passive Entry On; Off
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press the “Illuminated Approach” button on the touch-
screen and choose either “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” buttons
on the touchscreen to select your desired time interval.
•Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off, if they were turned on by this feature. To
make your selection, press the “Lights w/Wipers” button
and select from “On” or “Off.”
•Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will activate/deactivate automatically under certain con-
ditions. To make your selection, press the “Auto High
Beams” button on the touchscreen, and select from “On”or “Off.” Refer to ”Automatic High Beam — If
Equipped” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle” for further information.
•Flash Lights With Lock
When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. To make your selection, press the “Flash Lights
w/Lock” button on the touchscreen, and select from
“On” or “Off.”
Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
•Auto Door Locks
When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto-
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph
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•Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
the “+” or “–” buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the
seconds up or down.
•Headlight Illumination On Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. To make your selection, press the “+” or “–”
buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the seconds up or
down.
•Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make
your selection, press the “Headlights With Wipers” but-
ton on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next
to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
•Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, press the “Auto Dim High Beams”
button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears
next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Refer to “Lights/ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped”
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
further information.
•Flash Lights With Lock
When this feature is selected, the exterior lamps will flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature may be
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▫Adding Washer Fluid..................811
▫Exhaust System......................812
▫Cooling System......................815
▫Brake System........................823
▫Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle Fluid
Level..............................825
▫Transfer Case........................826
▫Automatic Transmission................826
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................830
FUSES..............................838
▫Power Distribution Center...............839
VEHICLE STORAGE....................848REPLACEMENT BULBS.................849
BULB REPLACEMENT..................850
▫Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam
Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park
And Turn — If Equipped...............851
▫Fog Lamps — If Equipped..............853
▫Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal And Backup Lamps
..................................853
▫Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) With
Cargo Lamp.........................855
▫Cab Top Clearance Lamps — If Equipped. . . .857
▫Rear Lamp Bar ID Marker (Dual Rear Wheels) —
If Equipped..........................859
▫Side Marker Lamps (Dual Rear Wheels) — If
Equipped...........................860
786 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F97 – 25 Amp Clear Rear Heated Seats & Heated Steering Wheel –
If Equipped
F98 – 25 Amp Clear Front Heated Seats – If Equipped
F99 – 10 Amp Red Climate Control
F100 – 10 Amp Red Upfitters – If Equipped
F101 – 15 Amp Blue Electrochromatic Mirror / Smart High Beams –
If Equipped
F104 – 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlets (Instrument Panel / Center Con-
sole)
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
All of the inside bulbs are brass or glass-wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved.
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Overhead Console
LampsTS 212–9
Dome Lamp 7679
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for
replacement instructions.
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Base Quad Headlamp –
Low BeamH11LL
Base Quad Headlamp –
High Beam9005LL
Front Turn Signal Lamp
(Base Quad Headlamp)3157NA
Premium Bi Halogen
Projector Headlamp -
Low Beam9005Sl+
Premium Bi Halogen
Projector Headlamp -
High Beam9005LL
Front Turn Signal Lamp
(Premium Headlamp)LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
Fog Lamp (Horizontal
shape)9145
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Base Quad / Premium Bi-Halogen: Low Beam
Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Front Park And
Turn — If Equipped
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the six plastic push-in fasteners that secure
the upper radiator seal to the grille support and both
fender ledges.
4. Remove the two plastic push-in rivets that secure the
upper radiator seal to the radiator.
5. Remove the upper radiator seal from the vehicle.
6. Remove the two headlamp assembly attachment
screws.7. Reach into the front wheel house ahead of the front
wheel, remove the fastener, and lift the cover over the
access hole in the front of the wheel house splash
shield. Access to the rear of the lamp can be gained
through this access hole.
Headlamp Assembly Attachment Screw Locations
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Disposal..............................819
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................620
Appearance Care.........................830
Ashtray................................237
Assist, Hill Start..........................622
Auto Down Power Windows..................49
Automatic Door Locks......................41
Automatic Headlights......................173
Automatic High Beams.....................175
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........440
Automatic Transmission.................490, 830
Adding Fluid.......................829, 830
Fluid And Filter Changes..................830
Fluid Change..........................830
Fluid Level Check................826, 827, 828
Fluid Type.........................826, 867
Shifting...........................499, 511
Special Additives.......................827
Axle Fluid...........................825, 867Axle Lubrication..........................825
Back-Up Camera..........................214
Bar, Stabilizer/Sway System..................567
Battery.............................304, 804
Charging System Light...................304
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........31
Belts, Seat...............................119
Body Builders Guide........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................807
B-Pillar Location..........................642
Brake Assist System.......................622
Brake Control System, Electronic..............619
Brake Fluid..........................823, 867
Brake System.........................618, 823
Fluid Check...........................823
Master Cylinder........................823
Parking
..............................616
Warning Light.........................300
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